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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 281.57 and 147.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 281.57 and 147.21 is: 220.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 281.57 = 147.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/281.57 = 147.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 281.57 × 147.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 41,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,449.18/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.57

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